Recognizing Symptoms of Whiplash After a Car Accident
Whiplash is one of the most common injuries sustained in car accidents. However, because whiplash symptoms can take days or even weeks to appear, many people don’t seek treatment until their symptoms are severe. At Heuser Chiropractic Health and Accident Recovery Center, our chiropractor Dr. Douglas Devries recommends that patients come in as soon as possible after being in a car accident. Dr. Devries can screen you for hidden auto injuries like whiplash and provide safe, effective chiropractic auto injury treatment. Here is a guide to recognizing symptoms of whiplash and what to expect from whiplash treatment in Yuma, AZ.
Common Whiplash Symptoms
Whiplash is a neck injury that can occur when the head and neck experience sudden or extreme force. During a car accident, your head and neck may snap forward and backward or from side to side due to the force of the accident. This can injure the vertebrae, discs, tendons, ligaments, muscles, and nerves in the neck. The most common symptoms of whiplash are:
- Neck pain
- Neck stiffness and loss of range of motion
- Increased pain and discomfort when moving the head or neck
- Inflammation or swelling
- Headaches or migraines
- Upper back and shoulder tenderness
- Muscle spasms or cramps
When Should You Visit a Chiropractor for Whiplash Treatment?
We recommend that you visit us immediately after a car accident or any other incident that may have caused an injury to your neck or risk of head injury or concussion. Whiplash injuries can also occur while playing sports, due to a work injury, while on an amusement park ride, or as the result of an assault, abuse, or physical fight. If you visit us right after an auto accident, Dr. Devries can screen you for common auto injuries and run diagnostic imaging tests to determine if you have hidden injuries that aren’t yet showing symptoms.
Get Fast, Effective Whiplash Treatment in Yuma, AZ
Dr. Devries and his team at Heuser Chiropractic Health and Accident Recovery Center can provide personalized, drug-free whiplash treatment in Yuma, AZ. Dr. Devries will give you a full examination and diagnostic testing after your car accident to screen you for common auto injury symptoms and provide a formal diagnosis of whiplash. He will then design a personalized chiropractic whiplash treatment plan that relieves neck pain and stiffness, reduces headaches and migraines, restores range of motion in your neck, and helps you avoid whiplash complications. Call us today to schedule an appointment, or request an appointment online.
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